Trichinopus puncticollis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa (Transvaal).
Adults reach a length of about 6âÂÂ7 mm. The upper and lower surfaces are pale yellow, while the clypeus and pronotum are reddish-yellow and the frons and vertex are blackish-brown. The legs and antennae range from pale yellow to brownish-yellow. The clypeus has a narrow dark margin. The entire body, but especially the underside and legs, is covered with long yellowish hairs.